anyone had anal fissure?

[sarahblonde32]

I had one last year, caused by IBS and straining. I tried the ointments, which eased the discomfort but had to have a minor op to repair it. the op was ok, a bit scary as are all ops i guess, but i was fine after. But now its back, itchy and sore and very uncomfortable :(
got the docs this afternoon.
anyone else had one of these?

sarah

[nomorepanic]

Yeah I have had one but we had to let it heal on its own as I couldn't have the op for it.

[Beagle]

Hi. Been there, done that had the op! Mine was as a child and it sorted itself out afterwards.

[SarahH]

Yup! Had the op, now sometimes get small ones . Ask for the ointment Anoheal and keep it in the fridge ALWAYS

[Annie0904]

Me too but I didn't have the op and the Rectogel that the consultant gave me gave me terrible headaches. Proctocydol ointment helped and I don't know if it has anything to do with it but since I started to bath in Epsom salts (for anxiety) I have never suffered from any more fissures or haemorrhoids.

[sarahblonde32]

Been to docs, I was worried it was back, but its piles! nice :(
does the Epsom salts help annie? where do you get them from?
I have medication for my ibs to help me 'go' so no more straining and suppositories.
nice.!!